Postcode DL5 7AR is located in an urban city, within the Aycliffe South ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Newton Aycliffe South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newton Aycliffe South is £39,440 per year. The nearest station is Newton Aycliffe, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Newton Aycliffe South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,395 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Newton Aycliffe South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newton Aycliffe South is £39,440 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL5 7AR.
Newton Aycliffe South near DL5 7AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newton Aycliffe located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Newton Aycliffe | N/A | Walking directions to Newton Aycliffe |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £123,000 (about £133 per square foot) in Aycliffe South area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £390,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £227,900 | £188 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £140,000 | £151 |
| Terraced | 60 | £104,000 | £113 |
| Flats | 2 | £79,000 | £119 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £139,323 | — | £114,995 | £79,000 |
| 2017 | £160,000 | £51,475 | £110,000 | £75,000 |
| 2018 | £150,000 | — | £109,998 | £81,475 |
| 2019 | £195,950 | £62,750 | £108,500 | £82,000 |
| 2020 | £195,000 | £58,750 | £118,000 | £84,000 |
| 2021 | £210,000 | £74,000 | £116,000 | £87,500 |
| 2022 | £253,000 | £62,000 | £125,000 | £92,500 |
| 2023 | £225,000 | £74,000 | £129,000 | £90,000 |
| 2024 | £217,500 | £60,000 | £130,000 | £90,000 |
| 2025 | £227,900 | £57,000 | £136,500 | £100,500 |
| 2026 | £262,500 | £104,000 | £132,000 | £109,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £159 | — | £150 | £89 |
| 2017 | £148 | £84 | £121 | £85 |
| 2018 | £173 | — | £135 | £90 |
| 2019 | £159 | £98 | £104 | £95 |
| 2020 | £151 | £85 | £118 | £96 |
| 2021 | £162 | £105 | £131 | £102 |
| 2022 | £237 | £108 | £148 | £111 |
| 2023 | £187 | £127 | £140 | £105 |
| 2024 | £202 | £87 | £147 | £103 |
| 2025 | £187 | £99 | £146 | £112 |
| 2026 | £214 | £179 | £166 | £119 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL5 7AR.
In the DL5 7AR postcode area, located within Newton Aycliffe South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL5 7AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 4-5 Simpasture Gate, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 5HH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Greenwell Road, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4DH | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DL5 7AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Eales
Aycliffe South - Elected 1 May 2025
John William Grant
Aycliffe South - Elected 1 May 2025
Nicole Louise Brown
Aycliffe South - Elected 1 May 2025
Alan Strickland
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DL5 7AR records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DL5 7AR in Newton Aycliffe South is £123,000 (about £133 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to DL5 7AR, including Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Good), Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery and Sugar Hill Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DL5 7AR is Newton Aycliffe, about 753 m away.
DL5 7AR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,395 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor covering DL5 7AR is Alan Strickland (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andrew Eales (Reform UK), John William Grant (Reform UK) and Nicole Louise Brown (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.